Best 7 Cinnamon Apple Upside Down Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors with our Cinnamon Apple Upside-Down Pie, a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and aromatic notes. This culinary masterpiece features a buttery crust, a tender apple filling infused with warm cinnamon, and a luscious caramel sauce that brings it all together. The tantalizing aroma of apples and cinnamon fills the air as this pie bakes in your oven, creating an irresistible invitation to indulge. Our recipe includes step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process of crafting this delightful dessert, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite. Additionally, we offer variations of this classic recipe, such as a gluten-free version and a healthier alternative using whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners, catering to different dietary preferences and ensuring everyone can enjoy this delectable treat.

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APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN PIE



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Put a twist on your family's favorite dessert with this fun and easy Apple Upside-Down Pie. This unique take on traditional apple pie gets an added crunch from a sweet caramelized brown sugar pecan topping. Best of all, Pillsbury™ Pie Crust does all the heavy lifting, so you can prep your upside-down apple pecan pie in 25 minutes. Nothing makes any occasion feel extra-special like a downright delicious upside-down pie

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2/3 cup chopped pecans
1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
6 cups thinly sliced, peeled tart apples (about 4 medium apples)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix brown sugar and melted butter. Spread evenly in bottom of ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate; sprinkle with pecans. Place unrolled pie crust over mixture, allowing excess crust to hang over sides.
  • In large bowl, gently mix apples, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg; spoon onto crust in pie plate.
  • Top with second unrolled pie crust. Press edges of crust together, fold under and crimp. Cut slits in several places in top crust. Place pie plate on foil-lined rimmed baking pan.
  • Bake 50 minutes. If necessary, cover crust edge with strips of foil to prevent excessive browning; continue baking 10 to 15 minutes longer or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown. Cool on cooling rack 10 minutes. Carefully turn pie upside down onto heatproof serving plate. Remove pie plate; replace any pecan mixture. Cool at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 0 g

UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE PIE



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This pie has won eight ribbons at area fairs. People say it looks and tastes like a giant apple-cinnamon bun. I take time off from work around the holidays to fill pie requests from family and friends. The recipe has become everyone's favorite. -Susan Frisch, Germansville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons shortening
2 tablespoons cold butter
5 to 7 tablespoons orange juice
FILLING:
6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
8 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 1/8 inch thick)
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons orange juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening and butter until crumbly. Gradually add orange juice, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough into two balls. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. , Line a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate with heavy-duty foil, leaving 1-1/2 in. beyond edge; coat the foil with cooking spray. Combine 4 tablespoons butter, brown sugar and pecans; spoon into prepared pie plate. , In a large bowl, combine the apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and remaining butter; toss gently., On waxed paper, roll out one ball of pastry to fit pie plate. Place pastry over nut mixture, pressing firmly against mixture and sides of plate; trim to 1 in. beyond plate edge. Fill with apple mixture. , Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim to 1/4 in. beyond plate edge. Fold bottom pastry over top pastry; seal and flute edges. Cut four 1-in. slits in top pastry. , Bake at 375° for 50-55 minutes or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown (cover edges with foil during the last 20 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary)., Cool for 15 minutes on a wire rack. Invert onto a serving platter; carefully remove foil. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over pie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SKILLET APPLE PIE WITH CINNAMON WHIPPED CREAM



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup light brown sugar
2 refrigerated rolled pie crusts, such as Pillsbury
One 21-ounce can apple pie filling
2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
2 cups whipping cream, chilled
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • For the skillet apple pie: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet; set aside 1 tablespoon of the melted butter for the top crust. To the melted butter, add the brown sugar and melt them together on medium heat, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and line the skillet with one of the pie crusts. Pour the apple pie filling over the crust and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the cinnamon sugar. Use the second pie crust to cover the filling. Brush the top with the reserved melted butter, then evenly sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar on top. Cut vents in the middle of the pie. Bake for 30 minutes. Serve hot, topped with a generous dollop of cinnamon whipped cream.
  • For the cinnamon whipped cream: Chill a large metal mixing bowl and a wire beater attachment in the freezer for about 20 minutes. Pour the cream, cinnamon and sugar into the cold mixing bowl and beat until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes; the mixture should hold its shape when dropped from a spoon. Don't overbeat or you'll have sweetened butter!

UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE SKILLET PIE



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 stick butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (21-ounce) can apple pie filling
2 cups pre-sliced apples
1 refrigerated pie crust
2 tablespoons apple juice concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Combine the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, apple pie filling and sliced apples in a large bowl.
  • Heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet or oven-proof pan over medium-high heat, and add the pie filling. Once mixture begins to bubble, unroll pie crust over skillet. With a wooden spoon, push down edges of crust into pie. Cut steam slit in crust and brush with apple juice concentrate and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool 1 hour before slicing.

UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE PECAN PIE



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This is by far the best apple pie I've ever had, and anyone who likes apple pie who has tried it agrees, this is a wonderful variation of an all-American favorite. Enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Provided by TJ4GOD721

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
⅓ cup margarine, melted
1 pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
6 cups Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a 9 inch deep-dish pie pan, combine pecans, brown sugar and margarine; spread into a single layer. Roll out dough, and place bottom crust over pecan mixture.
  • In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour into crust in pan. Top with second crust. Fold edges of crust over, and flute to seal edges. Make several small slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
  • Place pan on foil or cookie sheet during baking to guard against spillage. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and apples are tender.
  • Cool pie in pan for 5 minutes. Place serving plate over pie, and flip to invert, being careful not to come in contact with molten sugar. If some of the nuts stick to the pan, remove them with a knife, and place on pie. Allow to cool for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 326.2 mg, Sugar 30 g

APPLE-CINNAMON UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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You'll want firm but ripe apples that are sweet, such as Empire or Gala. With the cinnamon in this homey cake, they'll hit the spot. Take a few minutes to arrange the apple slices in neat circles on the bottom of the pan -- when the cake is baked and inverted, you'll find them decorating the top.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
3 apples, Empire or Gala (about 1 1/2 pounds), each peeled, cored, and sliced into 8 wedges
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat bottom and side of a 9-inch round cake pan with 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle bottom with brown sugar. In a medium bowl, toss apples with lemon juice; arrange in prepared pan in two concentric circles (you might not use all of them).
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.
  • With an electric mixer, beat remaining 8 tablespoons butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until incorporated. With mixer on low speed, alternately add the flour mixture in three parts and the milk in two, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • Spoon batter over apples in pan; smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack, at least 30 minutes and up to 6 hours (if cake has risen above rim of pan, simply push back inside rim).
  • To serve, run a knife around edge of pan, and invert cake onto a rimmed platter.

CINNAMON-SUGAR APPLE PIE



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Apple pie baked in a cast iron skillet is a real stunner. This beauty, with its flaky, tender crust, also works in a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. -Renee Schettler Rossi, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups cold lard
6 to 8 tablespoons cold 2% milk
FILLING:
2-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
9 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 9 medium)
1 tablespoon bourbon, optional
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Dash salt
3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
TOPPING:
1 tablespoon 2% milk
2 teaspoons coarse sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in lard until crumbly. Gradually add milk, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., For filling, in a large bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon and ginger. Add apples and toss to coat. Cover; let stand 1 hour to allow apples to release juices, stirring occasionally., Drain apples, reserving syrup. Place syrup and, if desired, bourbon in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly and turns a medium amber color. Remove from heat; cool completely., Preheat oven to 400°. Toss drained apples with flour and salt. On a lightly floured surface, roll one half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 10-in. cast-iron or other deep ovenproof skillet. Trim pastry even with rim. Add apple mixture. Pour cooled syrup over top; dot with butter., Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top. Brush milk over pastry; sprinkle with coarse sugar. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes., Reduce oven setting to 350°. Bake 45-55 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 90g carbohydrate (62g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples. This will give your pie a more complex flavor and texture. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
  • Peel and slice the apples thinly. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. Leave some space between the apples so that they can caramelize properly.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet. This will help to prevent the apples from burning.
  • Cook the apples over medium heat. This will help them to caramelize slowly and evenly.
  • Don't stir the apples too much. Stirring them too much will prevent them from caramelizing properly.
  • Let the apples cool slightly before serving. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

This cinnamon apple upside-down pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The apples are caramelized to perfection and the cinnamon adds a warm and inviting flavor. The pie is also very moist and tender, thanks to the buttermilk in the batter. If you are looking for a delicious and impressive dessert, this cinnamon apple upside-down pie is the perfect choice.

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